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SIT Tumkur BE {Lateral} Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 4.05 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 9.0 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
8,611
DCET CRL, Last round 2025
Placement rate
92%
Class of 2025 batch placed
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About Siddaganga Institute of Technology BE Lateral ETE
SIT offers a three-year, full-time BE Lateral ETE with 6 seats through KEA DCET. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with labs from the third semester. The institute has NAAC A++ and the branch has NBA approval till Jun 2026. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.05 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 6.45 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The GM seat closed at rank 8,611 in the last round of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 9.0 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. The department covers communication systems, VLSI, networking, IoT and signal processing.
SIT BE Lateral ETE Fees
The full course costs INR 4.05 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.45 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 3.90 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, six times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.40 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3.90 Lakhs | INR 65,000 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 4.05 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 6.45 Lakhs | Full course |
SIT BE Lateral ETE Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 2 Sep 2026. Last round allotment comes on 25 Sep 2026. Reporting starts on 14 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| DCET registration, last date to apply | 23 Jan 2026 to 27 Feb 2026 | Over |
| DCET exam | 4 Mar 2026 to 14 Mar 2026 | Over |
| DCET result and rank | 23 Apr 2026 | Over |
| KEA choice filling | 21 Aug 2026 to 29 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 2 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Last round allotment | 25 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 30 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 14 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 30 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
SIT BE Lateral ETE Eligibility
You need a diploma or BSc route with 45% marks; 40% for reserved category. You also need a DCET rank. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Earlier study | Diploma or BSc route with the needed subjects |
| Marks | 45% for GM, 40% for reserved category |
| Exam | DCET rank through KEA |
| Age | No upper age limit |
SIT BE Lateral ETE Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write DCET | Sit for the lateral entry test; your rank counts |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
SIT BE Lateral ETE Cutoff
The GM seat closed at rank 8,611 and the 1G seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the KEA last round closing ranks for GM Merit seats. The GM closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, GM Merit | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| GM | 8,611 | Last round, 2025 |
| 1G | 4,300 | Last round, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Last round, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Last round, 2025 |
| 2AG | 1,900 | Last round, 2025 |
SIT BE Lateral ETE Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 9.0 LPA. The median is INR 9 LPA and the highest offer was INR 46.38 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 9.0 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 9 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 46.38 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
SIT BE Lateral ETE Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the 2AG waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| 2AG tuition waiver | 2AG certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | 1G, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
SIT BE Lateral ETE Ranking
The college has NAAC A++, NBA approval till Jun 2026 and AICTE approval. NBA checks teaching, labs and results. NAAC checks the college as a whole.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NBA | 2026 | Accredited till Jun 2026 |
| NAAC | 2025 | A++ |
| AICTE | 2026 | Approved |
SIT BE Lateral ETE Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the third semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
SIT BE Lateral ETE Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a Karnataka city |
Should you pick BE Lateral ETE at Siddaganga Institute of Technology?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a Karnataka city for three years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are GM Merit, so a rank that misses the Other quota list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in six parts across the course, and the fee office guides late fee dates.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a Karnataka city, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the DCET result: the KEA choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a GM Merit rank. If you are Other quota and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
BE Lateral ETE Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A DCET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Other quota seats.
GM Merit quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
BE Lateral ETE Admission Process▾
Write DCET: KEA holds DCET for lateral entry. Your rank decides the seat.
Register on KEA: KEA allots the lateral entry seats for this course.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
BE Lateral ETE Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
23 Jan 2026 to 27 Feb 2026
DCET registration
Last date to apply was 27 Feb 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
4 Mar 2026 to 14 Mar 2026
DCET exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
23 Apr 2026
DCET result and rank
The rank card is the only paper KEA reads.
Over
21 Aug 2026 to 29 Aug 2026
KEA choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 29 Aug 2026.
Over
2 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
25 Sep 2026
Last round allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
30 Sep 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 30 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
14 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
30 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
DCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
DCET exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
DCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA DCET schedule and SIT admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Siddaganga Institute of Technology BE Lateral ETE Fees 2026
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 6, INR 65,000 a semester
INR 3.90 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 80,000 a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 6,829
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
222%
average first-year pay INR 9.0 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 10,875
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
140%
average first-year pay INR 9.0 LPA vs the full fee
Source: SIT first year fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you BE Lateral ETE at Siddaganga Institute of Technology?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
GM · GM Merit
6,891 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,892 to 8,611: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,611: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
GM · Other quota
4,823 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
4,824 to 6,027: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 6,027: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
1G · GM Merit
6,891 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,892 to 9,083: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 9,083: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
1G · Other quota
4,823 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
4,824 to 6,358: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 6,358: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · GM Merit
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 4,527: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,527: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Other quota
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,168: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,168: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · GM Merit
5,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
5,201 to 6,925: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 6,925: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Other quota
3,639 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,640 to 4,847: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,847: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
2AG · GM Merit
6,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,001 to 8,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
2AG · Other quota
4,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
4,201 to 5,600: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 5,600: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Last round close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Siddaganga Institute of Technology BE Lateral ETE Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers2AG tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Siddaganga Institute of Technology
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: 2AG certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: 1G, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Siddaganga Institute of Technology BE Lateral ETE vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Siddaganga Institute of Technology. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 4.05 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 1.55 Lakhs more
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 2.85 Lakhs more
INR 4.05 Lakhs
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Average paylatest batch
INR 9 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 0.9 LPA less
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.6 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 0.8 LPA less
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 1.2 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing rankDCET CRL, GM
8,611
Last round, 2025
9,400
789 places easier
15,800
7,189 places easier
18,900
10,289 places easier
13,900
5,289 places easier
16,600
7,989 places easier
Seatsthis branch
6
DCET
90
84 more
150
144 more
60
54 more
180
174 more
240
234 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
222%
on INR 9.0 LPA
170%
52 points lower
117%
105 points lower
120%
102 points lower
128%
94 points lower
133%
89 points lower
In short
Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only SIT, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over three years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below SIT in your choice list as the safer seat.
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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If SIT gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses SIT in the early rounds, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If SIT allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Siddaganga Institute of Technology BE Lateral ETE
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE BE Lateral ETE at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.05 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 9.0 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The GM GM Merit seat closed at rank 8,611 in last round and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 9.0 LPA, the median was INR 9 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a Karnataka city, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The GM closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 9 LPA is lower than the average of INR 9.0 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick BE Lateral ETE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. BE Lateral ETE places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want BE Lateral ETE, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the DCET exam and fill this college in your KEA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days KEA gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3-year fee is INR 4.05 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 6.45 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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